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AirPods 4 with ANC debut – just grab the AirPods Pro 2 on sale

Apple's AirPods 4 with active noise cancellation offer good sound and call quality, but at $179, they come awfully close to the AirPods Pro 2's price when on sale. The Pro 2 provides better ANC, a more secure fit, and longer battery life.

By Ivan Franco, September 16, 2024, 10:12 AM

Electronics Apple

Apple's AirPods Pro 2 gain FDA approval as over-the-counter hearing aids

Premium earbuds cost far less than some traditional hearing aids

By Daniel Sims, September 13, 2024, 8:01 AM 12 comments

Software Apple

Apple showcases complete list of new iOS 18 features

Everything from Apple Intelligence to new gaming and CarPlay functionality

By Skye Jacobs, September 12, 2024, 7:39 AM

Industry Apple

Apple must refund Ireland $14 billion in unpaid taxes, Europe's top court rules

Europe's tax problem goes beyond a single rotten apple

By Alfonso Maruccia, September 11, 2024, 12:24 PM 18 comments

Hardware Apple

Apple shows off new A18 and A18 Pro chips with significant performance gains for iPhone 16

Apple claims the A18 Pro brings desktop-class GPU and 2x faster NPU

By Zo Ahmed, September 10, 2024, 10:21 AM

Apple Electronics

Apple AirPods 4 arrive with Pro-level features at a more affordable price

A new $179 mid-range version gains the Pro model's intelligent noise management features

By Daniel Sims, September 10, 2024, 7:39 AM

Software Apple

Early preview of Apple "Intelligence" shows it can make a lot of stuff up, still needs work

Did Donald Trump really endorse Tim Walz for president?

By Rob Thubron, September 10, 2024, 5:19 AM

Apple Wearable Tech

Apple Watch Series 10 and entry-level Watch SE debut next week for $399 and $259

No Apple Watch Ultra this year

By Cal Jeffrey, September 9, 2024, 4:49 PM

Apple Mobile

iPhone 16 goes all-in on AI, adds new camera controls, available September 20

Apple Intelligence beta starts next month, iOS 18 releases on September 16, and Pro models add 4K 120fps Dolby Vision video capture

By Daniel Sims, September 9, 2024, 4:04 PM 17 comments

Apple Mobile

Watch Apple unveil the iPhone 16 today, and more at its Glowtime event

New Apple Watches, AirPods, and possibly a Mac Mini will also be on display

By Rob Thubron, September 9, 2024, 8:14 AM

Software Microsoft

Microsoft's new Windows App is a renamed and refreshed Remote Desktop connection tool, baffling users

A gateway to remote Windows access or just a mindless, confusing naming scheme?

By Alfonso Maruccia, September 3, 2024, 1:03 PM

Mobile

Huawei to challenge Apple with timed product launch just hours after iPhone 16 unveiling

Tri-fold smartphones are coming

By Shawn Knight, September 3, 2024, 10:43 AM

Hardware Apple

Apple's M4 Mac mini drops USB-A ports, will feature five USB-C ports

Cupertino is also working on a new low-end iPad keyboard

By Skye Jacobs, September 2, 2024, 8:42 AM 7 comments

Hardware Apple

Mass production of M4 Pro and M4 Max MacBook Pros is underway for a possible October release

Shipments from display suppliers indicate 14- and 16-inch variants

By Cal Jeffrey, August 29, 2024, 3:33 PM

Tech Culture The Web

Victim uses Apple AirTags to locate suspected mail thieves

Tracking tech leads to swift justice

By Rob Thubron, August 28, 2024, 7:39 AM

Trivia Tech Culture

All of these famous tech companies started in a garage, except...

From Disney to Harley Davidson, many well-known brands were started in a garage, and such is the case for many major tech companies as well.

By Julio Franco, August 26, 2024, 4:20 PM

Apple Mobile

Apple is ready for September launch of iPhone 16, new wearables, and new Airpods

Cupertino is also working on four new Macs powered by M4 processors

By Skye Jacobs, August 26, 2024, 10:19 AM 9 comments

Apple Mobile

Apple is extending user choice on default iOS browsers and apps in Europe

Continuing dialogue with the European Commission to avoid an unprecedented fine

By Alfonso Maruccia, August 23, 2024, 12:16 PM

Apple Mobile

Typing a specific combination of ordinary characters can crash your iPhone

Text string causes home screen and settings menus to crash, no security threat... yet

By Daniel Sims, August 21, 2024, 8:11 PM

Electronics Apple

Apple might launch two AirPods 4 variants next month, replacing 2nd and 3rd generation models

Pricing still to be determined

By Kishalaya Kundu, August 19, 2024, 11:08 AM

Apple Electronics

Apple is developing a $1,000 tabletop robotic arm equipped with an iPad-style display

A futuristic smart home command center

By Rob Thubron, August 15, 2024, 8:38 AM

The Web Security

Browsers are finally addressing 0.0.0.0 Day vulnerability

The vulnerability has persisted for nearly two decades

By Alfonso Maruccia, August 12, 2024, 2:08 PM

Mobile Apple

Slim and light iPhone 17 Air could replace the Plus model in 2025

Will the Plus model be the next casualty after the iPhone mini?

By Kishalaya Kundu, August 12, 2024, 10:56 AM

Gaming Apple

Thanks to Apple's new policies on emulators you can play Virtual Boy games on the Vision Pro

Let's go retro: Lately, we've seen a lot of emulators popping up in Apple's App Store. Thanks to overseas antitrust pressure, Cupertino has loosened its stance on hardware emulation, resulting in everything from NES to PlayStation emulators flooding the marketplace. Now, an app for the Vision Pro brings Nintendo's Virtual Boy back from the dead.

Full story By Cal Jeffrey, August 9, 2024, 3:07 PM

Apple Hardware

Apple's Mac mini to undergo first major redesign since 2010 – smaller and M4 powered

The upcoming model will be Apple's smallest desktop computer to date

By Skye Jacobs, August 9, 2024, 8:13 AM